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Adoption scheme

Information on the adoption scheme
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/parental-leave/adoption-scheme/

Road adoption

Find out whether a private road can be adopted so that it can be maintained by us.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/

Adoption Service Annual Report

Read about the activities of the Torbay Adoption Agency in 2017 to 2017.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/cs/adoption/

Independent Panel member (Fostering and Adoption)

Independent Panel member (Fostering and Adoption) - Torbay Council Torbay Council Homepage Go to homepage Job Description Job info Job info details Job title Independent Panel member
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/independent-panel-member-fostering-and-adoption/

Paternity scheme

Information on the paternity (including maternity/adoption/support leave) scheme
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/parental-leave/paternity-scheme/

Local Plan Examination Library

Read the supporting documents for the new Local Plan which was adopted in December 2015.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan/local-plan-examination-library/

Masterplans

Information on the masterplans being produced to deliver high quality development and the revival of places.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/masterplans/

Shared parental leave policy

Information on the shared parental leave policy
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/parental-leave/shared-parental-leave-policy/

Brixham road agreements

Find out which roads in Brixham are in the process of becoming adopted roads.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/brixham-road-agreements/

Social media

Find out how to keep up to date with the us and some of our services on social media.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/get-in-touch/social-media/

Paignton road agreements

Find out which roads in Paignton are in the process of becoming adopted roads.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/paignton-road-agreements/

Torquay road agreements

Find out which roads in Torquay are in the process of becoming adopted roads.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/torquay-road-agreements/

Yannons Farm

View documents relating to the adoption of this road following development.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/paignton-road-agreements/yannons-farm/

White Rock Road

View documents relating to the adoption of this road following development.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/paignton-road-agreements/white-rock-road/

Davys Elm View

View documents relating to the adoption of this road following development.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/highway-maintenance/road-adoption/paignton-road-agreements/davys-elm-view/

CIL and Planning Obligations

Information and guidance on what we ask from developers in the way of planning contributions (community infrastructure levy and Section 106).
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan/cil/

Fostering news

Find out about our foster carers news
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/children-and-families/fostering/fostering-news/

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

View the documents which are used to provide more information and guidance on the policies in the Local Plan.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/planning-policies/local-plan/spd/

Maternity scheme

Information on the maternity scheme
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/parental-leave/maternity-scheme/

Draft admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled primary schools 2026/27 - Torbay

. Back to top Adopted child This includes children who were adopted under the Adoption Act 1976 (see section 12 adoption orders) and children who were adopted under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 (see section 46 adoption orders). Back to top Child arrangements order Defined in s.8 of the Children Act
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/consultations/statutory-admission-arrangements-consultation/admission-arrangements-c-vc-primary/